***Offering a $1,000 sign-on bonus for this opportunity between now and October 1st! This will be paid in two installments. The first $500 at 3 months of employment and the second $500 at 6 months of successful employment.*** The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing assistance with various health care services, for obtaining specimens, for conducting routine lab studies of specimens, and for assisting with administrative functions such as coordinating patient flow and scheduling appointments and taking phone messages. The Medical Assistant plays a vital role in our practices/clinics rooming patients, completing intake assessments and assisting with procedures. The work the Medical Assistant will perform will help to improve the patient experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assisting Program OR a Certified or Registered MA required.

Basic Life Support Certification Required or must obtain BLS Certification within 6 months of employment date.

If chosen for this position, you may be required to pass a Post Offer Employment Physical Exam in accordance with the measurements listed in the Work Task Analysis (WTA) report. This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position’s responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDFfor more detailed steps for assistance.

At Penn State Hershey, our mission is to enhance the quality of life and serve our community through improved health, the education of health professionals, and the discovery of knowledge. For us, service excellence is not only for our patients but also our employees. It means valuing each and every employee.